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Te Waka on a wave: Doleman Cup champs into T15 grand final
Horouta and High School Old Boys to do battle for Walker Shield glory.
‘Wicked problem’: 28 actions addressing Gisborne’s land erosion
Sixty-thousand hectares in Gisborne need vegetation to combat erosion.
Battle of Midway: Clubbies to fight it out on the beach and ocean
Valuable hit-out before national surf lifesaving championships at Midway in March.
Board games, bouncy castles and beats: Gisborne’s Waitangi celebration in pictures
All ages had something to enjoy at Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa's event centre.
Leading light: Zeva top teen at life skills camp
'I proved to myself that I can do more than what I think I can do': Zeva Peard
Ngātapa going to the dogs: Season-opening trial set for next week
Local triallists keen for action in preparation for bigger comps.
Opinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impact
At 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.
Stand and deliver: Aotearoa title on the line
More than 400 lawn bowlers roll into town for the Aotearoa Māori nationals.
Creative arts funding applications now being taken
'We encourage you to have a look at the fund criteria,' Gisborne District Council says.
Midgets go big on Gisborne track
Baypark drivers Earl, Browne first and second in Away Series.
Work starting soon on new home for Mareikura waka ama after cyclone devastation
Work starts on a proper base in Anzac Park for Mareikura Waka Ama club this March.
Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.
Toplis helped reshape the look and style of newspaper
Eric Toplis was one of three gifted subeditors who changed the look of Gisborne's news
‘A servant of her people’: Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi farewelled
'Iritana had a very, very firm belief that we can be better.'
‘Waitangi for our Rangatahi’: Waitangi event in Gisborne for the youth
Waitangi is looking relatively quiet in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa and Tairāwhiti
‘Essential role’: Lab strike impacts testing availability across NZ
TLab strike continues on Friday but lab at Gisborne Hospital remains open
On the mats for Women’s Institutes triples comp
Poverty Bay-Wairoa federation hosts national event for first time.
Four-mission Japanese contract confirmed by Rocket Lab
Satellites have capability to collect high res images through cloud and at night.
Safer Farms gets funding of $11m-plus from ACC
Money pledged for the grassroots Farm Without Harm strategy.
Beef forum will provide latest info
A forum next month will give farmers the latest on beef developments.
‘Tsunami of need’: Hospice struggles as funding fails to meet demand
'We’re having to prioritise which referrals we accept, which is morally distressing....'
Suspected vandalism leaves new trees stripped bare
The newly planted trees were stripped bare of branches and leaves this week.
Bon voyage ... again: Silver Muse welcomed and farewelled for third time
Regatta and Artania to bring 2024-2025 Gisborne cruise season to a close
Padding up for new-look Challenge Cup
Format, ground change will benefit development of rising talent
Gisborne drivers in top gear at NZ events
Cook second at saloon nationals, Gooch wins NZ streetstock Grand Prix
For the chop: 90-year-old magnolia at Botanical Gardens to be removed
'Assessments by several tree experts confirmed the damage posed a serious safety risk.'
Tent fire safety warning after woman seriously injured
A woman suffered burns to her hands, legs and feet in the fire.
Full circle: From rugby league star to farmer
'I love speaking at events like the expo because it is talking to like-minded people ...'
‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement notices
There are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.
Wainui, Midway strike gold at junior surf champs
'We have a great vibe in the Gizzy clubs and it makes the carnivals so much fun.'
Gisborne drowning rates fall, data shows major safety improvements
One death was Gisborne's official 2024 drowning tally, but the region was hit hard.
Lee, Cheyne hold all the aces in Wednesday bridge
Taylor, McCombe feature every playing day of last week
'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi
National leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.